
Prime Thyme has been a bit elusive to me over the years. It has moved locations several times around towns in both Mon and Preston counties - from Dellslow and Reedsville to Kingwood and now Masontown. But, I was able to catch them while in Kingwood, finally.

It's a very rustic, homestyle restaurant with standard restaurant tables & chairs in a big open space. Lots of wood, ceiling fans and traditional menu options.

Burgers, sandwiches, chicken, seafood, pork chops, pasta and everything in between are on the menu.

Portions are hefty, and for my pasta dish, I got at least another two or three servings from it. Prices are more than reasonable, and the flavors will remind you of home cooking.

I ordered the shrimp bella vista, which includes tomato, onion, garlic, and olive oil. It is a bit of a lighter pasta dish because it doesn't have that heavier red sauce, but there is enough to feed a small family.

Would I have liked the pasta to be more al dente? Yes. But, it is still simple, comforting, and tastes good. Even if not wildly creativd or different.

Grade: B


The Inn was constructed in the Civil War era by James A. Brown, an attorney and a graduate of West Virginia University. He fell in love with a beautiful girl named Isabel who was from Baltimore. They were married and the house was given to Isabel as a wedding gift from her loving husband.
However, they lived in the house for only one year. Isabel contracted smallpox and soon died. James Brown became a Victorian mourner and would not allow anything belonging to his lovely wife to be touched. Nothing was to be changed or moved. Even her sewing remained as she left it, needle in cloth and thimble nearby.
Highlighting the exterior decoration of the house was the roof; in large letters of light colored slate was the word "home." Through the years and change of owners, this was either removed or covered with new roofing. Much of the front part of the home has been restored to its original nature. There are a total of seven fireplaces in The Inn, three downstairs and four upstairs. The hearths and mantels have been refinished and restored to their original condition. Guest sleeping rooms were added in 1948 as a new addition to the inn. Also included in this large addition were the large kitchen and dining room.









HOURS:
Lunch
Monday - Saturday 11:00am - 2:00pm
Dinner
Tuesday - Saturday 4:00 - 8:00
Happy Hour at Norma Jeans Bar & Bistro
Tuesday - Saturday 3:00 - 6:00
Grade: C





So, I got their "Ultimate" Grilled Cheese, which is muenster cheese and garlic aioli piled with crispy bacon and French-fried onions on thick slices of grilled toast.


We'd only waited for a just a little bit -- taking in the cool vibe and bustling environment -- before our meals came out.


So, my grilled cheese, with a side of pasta salad, was pretty good! It was pretty dense and savory. I think just a touch of something sweet -- like honey fried onions or something would help break that up. But, still, very tasty.





Grade: A





I ordered the burrito chente, which is a soft flour tortilla filled with your favorite meat, rice, beans, cheese dip, lettuce, sour cream and guacamole.
The meats you can choose from are chipotle chicken, camarones raquel, carnitas, pollo desmenuzado, carne molida, pollo asado or grilled veggies.
I have it on good authority that the chipotle chicken burrito is the way to go (ahem Sean, Tony). So, I put in my order for that.
After a little wait, our chips and salsa AND main meals came out at the same time.
The chips and salsa were pretty typical. Chips were homemade, crisp, salty. Salsa was thin, but flavorful. Considering they came out at the same time as this massive burrito, the chips weren't the focus of my meal.

Mexican flavors tend to be spicier or not quite as vibrant for me. So, of course, we went for dessert. Fried ice cream, anyone?

So, I'm actually kind of scared to grade this place for fear my "friends" will retaliate and create their own rival food blogs or simply berate me on Twitter. Either way, I did enjoy my meal. My burrito was good, the dessert was good. Was it more than that for me? Meh. I don't fault the restaurant as much as I fault myself and my tastebuds for this cuisine just not rocking my socks. However, it's definitely one of the better burritos I've had.
Rosemary's Thyme is located at 121 East High St. in Kingwood. It is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. It's closed Monday.
Grade: B

First of all, I really have no idea what I'm doing 90 percent of the time when I'm navigating, but Kingwood wasn't too difficult to find. I got on the Kingwood Pike and just drove straight for a while. That was helpful.

We watched some of the parade and headed off the hall for our buckwheat cakes. It was an adventure to swim through a sea of people waiting for their high school band to come through the parade. We were careful.

There are barns full of pigs, sheep, goats, crafts, and produce and other items the local 4H kids grew. Giant pumpkins, cabbages, and whole displays of vegetables, plus a photo contest and flowers! It's pretty neat. Plus tons of rides and games - all of which is lit up at night. Just beautiful.
On our way out, I got a corndog from Frank's. Top notch.

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